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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,681.51, 627,446.03 and 250,741.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,681.51, 627,446.03 and 250,741.01 is: 346,014.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,681.51 : 627,446.03 = 250,741.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,681.51/627,446.03 = 250,741.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,681.51x = 627,446.03 × 250,741.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,681.51x = 157,326,451,597.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,326,451,597.60/454,681.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,014.63

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